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Company Description
At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.
Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management,our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.
Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality....designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.
Check us out on the web! Job Description
Brightspeed is looking for a Customer Service Technician to join our team! As a Customer Service Technician, you will be performing installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of high-speed internet, video and voice networks including associated wiring and equipment. You will also be maintaining and repairing outside plant facilities within assigned geographic service areas.
As a Customer Service Technician, you may be required to work varying shifts that include mandatory overtime, weekends, and holidays.
As a Customer Service Technician your responsibilities will include:
Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting of high-speed internet, video and voice networks including associated wiring and equipment
Performing maintenance and repair on outside plant facilities
Climbing poles, using a shovel and pick to dig up and bury cable, working in utility access holes or controlled environmental vaults (CEV), and locating buried telephone cables
Observing all safety rules and regulations
Assisting other technical personnel in the performance of their duties when requested
Actively supporting sales and marketing related activities
Directing customer facing work and sales referralsQualifications
WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE
High School diploma (or equivalent) or higher
Ability to distinguish colors on facilities
Ability to handle 28 footextension ladders (up to 75 lbs. routine work) and utility access hole covers (up to 150 lbs.)
Ability to successfully complete service tech boot camp training, POTS/DSL installation/repair, cable splicing/maintenance, basic transmissions, air pressure, and HSI installations (self and full)
Basic computer skills including MS Office applications
Ability to work in confined spaces (e.g. attics, crawl spaces, utility holes)
Ability to work aloft (e.g. ladder)
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and at various hours of the day/night
A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
Positive and professional appearance and demeanor when communicating the company's products and services to our customers
Accountability/dependability (on time and on load when scheduled and serve on call as needed)
Teamwork (technical expertise developed to complete work efficiently to achieve work group key service measures)
Active Listening (ability to take input from customers, APS and co-workers to problem solve and improve skills)
Ability to ask relevant questions to ensure problems are resolved quickly or to clarify information or directions
Active Learning (curious seeker of added information and actively works to improve skills and knowledge)
BONUS POINTS FOR:
Prior experience as a customer facing telecom operations technician
Basic electricity training/certification or documented equivalent work experience
ADSL installation/repair experience (self/full installs)
A+/Net + Certified Required Soft Skills
LI-RW1Additional Information
WHY JOIN US?
We aspire to contemporary ways of working.
Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC.We prioritize hiring talentin the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness throughphysical, emotional and financial health.Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.
Inclusion and belongingare at the center of our grounding belief inBeing Real.
When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us befierce advocatesfor moreaccessible,inclusiveand high-quality internet, because webelieve doing so promotesequityin the communities we serve.
Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with a disability/veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact taaccommodationrequests@brightspeed.com to initiate the accommodations process.
For all applicants, please take a moment to review our Privacy Notices:
Brightspeed's Privacy Notice for California Residents
Brightspeed's Privacy NoticeVideos To Watchhttps://vimeo.com/681585068
Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital/partnership/civil union status, family or parental status, national
origin, disability, military/veteran status, or any other factor, are encouraged to apply and will receive equal
consideration based on merit, qualifications, and business need.
